LONDON — The historic tournament of Wimbledon will see a significant boost in prize money this year, climbing to an unprecedented total of 53.5 million pounds, equivalent to approximately $73 million. This substantial increase was announced by officials from the All England Club on Thursday, with the champions of the singles’ tournaments set to receive three million pounds each, translating to $4 million.
In comparison to last year, the total prize pool has been augmented by 3.5 million pounds, amounting to a 7% rise. Remarkably, this new figure is double the amount that was distributed to players participating in the grass-court Grand Slam a decade ago.
All England chair Deborah Jevans expressed her pride at the tournament’s financial growth over the past ten years, emphasizing the concerted effort to incorporate player feedback in their decision-making process. Jevans highlighted the importance of listening to the players and engaging them in discussions about tournament matters.
The winners’ prizes for the 2025 event reflect an 11.1% increase from last year, addressing player demands for a larger share of grand slam profits more effectively. Moreover, players who exit the tournament in the first round will see their earnings increase to 66,000 pounds, a 10% increment from the previous year.
However, Jevans emphasized that simply focusing on prize money at the four Grand Slam events does not address the entire spectrum of challenges facing tennis. She pointed out that players are contending with the absence of a proper offseason as well as an uptick in injuries. Jevans reiterated that Wimbledon is open to discussions with the tours to find viable solutions to these issues.
The upcoming Wimbledon is scheduled to commence on June 30 and will run through July 13. This year’s event will mark a new era for the tournament as electronic line-calling will replace traditional line judges, a first in its long-standing history.